CAUTION! Risk of Fire! DO NOT store instruction manuals inside replace cavity.
High temperatures could cause a re.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance, not inside the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. Do not store inside the appliance.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• What to do if you smell gas
- DO NOT try to light any appliance.
- DO NOT touch any electrical switch. DO
NOT use any phone in your building.
- Leave the building immediately.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the re department.
• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualied installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed as an OEM
installation in manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home and must be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 in the United States, or the
Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes,
CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s)
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certied kit is used.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of
burns from the hot viewing glass is provided
with this appliance and must be installed for
the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
Decorative barrier front must be ordered separately at
time of appliance purchase. See Section 3.A.
Pour demander un exemplaire en français de ce manuel
d’installation, visitez www.heatnglo.com.
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• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Note: The term “recommend” or “recommended” does not indicate a requirement. It is a best practice suggested by
Hearth & Home Technologies
®
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Table of Contents
Installation Standard Work Checklist .................... 3
1 Product Specic and Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certication ............................4
B. Glass Specications .............................. 4
C. BTU Specications ...............................4
D. High Altitude Installations ..........................4
This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this
installation manual.
Customer:
Lot/Address:
Model (circle one): SL-5-IFT SL-7-IFT SL-9-IFT
SL-5LP-IFT SL-7LP-IFT SL-9LP-IFT
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install appliance according to these instructions could lead
to a re or explosion. Install ONLY components and accessories approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
Unapproved components and accessories could cause replace to overheat.
Appliance Install YES IF NO, WHY?
Veri ed that the chase is insulated and sealed. (Pg. 19) ___________________________
Veri ed clearances to combustibles. (Pg. 17-18) ___________________________
Fireplace is plum, level, square and secured. (Pg. 46) ___________________________
Venting/Chimney Section 7 (Pg 47-53)
Venting con guration complies to vent diagrams. ___________________________
Venting installed, locked and secured in place with proper clearance.
(Need to order separately.) ___________________________
Firestops installed. ___________________________
Attic insulation shield installed. ___________________________
Exterior wall/Roof ashing installed and sealed. ___________________________
Terminations installed and sealed. ___________________________
Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Electrical Section 8 (Pg 54-57)
Unswitched power (110-120 VAC) provided to the appliance. ___________________________
Switch wires properly installed. ___________________________
Gas Section 9 (Pg 58-60)
Proper appliance for fuel type. ___________________________
Was a conversion performed? ___________________________
Leak check performed and inlet pressure veri ed. ___________________________
Veri ed proper air shutter setting for installation type. ___________________________
Finishing Section 10 (Pg 61-64)
Combustible materials not installed in non-combustible areas. ___________________________
Veri ed all clearances meet installation manual requirements. ___________________________
Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements. ___________________________
Appliance Setup Section 11 (Pg 65-71)
All packaging and protective materials removed (inside & outside of appliance). ___________________________
Refractories, logs, media and embers installed correctly. ___________________________
Glass assembly installed and secured. ___________________________
Accessories installed properly. ___________________________
Decorative barrier front properly installed.
(Need to order separately.) __________________________
Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under
the appliance and given to party responsible for use and operation. ___________________________
Started appliance and veri ed no gas leaks exist. ___________________________
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:
• Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your le.
• That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete.
Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/ Builder/ Other Trades, etc) and corrective
action needed _____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments Communicated to party responsible ____________________ by ______________________on ___________
(Builder / Gen. Contractor/) (Installer) (Date)
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
TYPE: Direct Vent Heater
STANDARD: CSA / ANSI Z21.88:19 • CSA 2.33:19
This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented
Gas Fireplace Heaters” and applicable sections of “Gas
Burning Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes
and Recreational Vehicles”, and “Gas Fired Appliances
for Use at High Altitudes”. Also Certied for Installation in
a Bedroom or a Bedsitting Room.
NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes.
In the absence of local codes you must comply with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition in
the U.S.A. and the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in
Canada.
NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMAR Y HEAT SOURCE.
This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemen-
tal room heat or as a decorative appliance. It should not be
factored as primary heat in residential heating calculations.
B. Glass Specications
Hearth & Home Technologies appliances manufactured
with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous lo-
cations such as bathtub enclosures as dened by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The
tempered glass has been tested and certied to the requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1202
(Safety Glazing Certication Council SGCC# 1595 and
1597. Architectural Testing, Inc. Reports 02-31919.01
and 02-31917.01).
This statement is in compliance with CPSC 16 CFR Sec-
tion 1201.5 “Certication and labeling requirements”
which refers to 15 U.S. Code (USC) 2063 stating “…Such
certicate shall accompany the product or shall otherwise
be furnished to any distributor or retailer to whom the
product is delivered.”
Some local building codes require the use of tempered
glass with permanent marking in such locations. Glass
meeting this requirement is available from the factory.
Please contact your dealer or distributor to order.
C. BTU Specications
Models
(U.S. or Canada)
SL-5-IFT
(NG)
SL-5LP-IFT
(Propane)
SL-7-IFT
(NG)
SL-7LP-IFT
(Propane)
SL-9-IFT
(NG)
SL-9LP-IFT
(Propane)
(0-2000 ft)
(0-2000 ft)
(0-2000 ft)
(0-2000 ft)
(0-2000 ft)
(0-2000 ft)
Maximum
Input BTU/h
21,00011,250#44
18,50010,000#55
25,00013,000#42
23,50011,500#54
30,00015,500#38
30,00014,500#52
Minimum
Input BTU/h
Orice
Size (DMS)
D. High Altitude Installations
NOTICE: If the heating value of the gas has been reduced,
these rules do not apply. Check with your local gas utility
or authorities having jurisdiction.
When installing above 2000 feet elevation:
• In the USA: Reduce input rate 4% for each 1000 feet
above 2000 feet.
• In CANADA: Input ratings are certied without a
reduction of input rate for elevations up to 4500 feet
(1370 m) above sea level. Please consult provincial and/
or local authorities having jurisdiction for installations at
elevations above 4500 feet (1370 m).
Check with your local gas utility to determine proper
orice size.
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are
those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in
a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC shall be considered
non-combustible materials.
F. Combustible Materials Specication
Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed pa-
per, plant bers, plastics, or other material that can ignite
and burn, whether ame proofed or not, or plastered or
unplastered shall be considered combustible materials.
G. Electrical Codes
NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired
and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric
Code CSA C22.1.
• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be pro-
tected with ground-fault circuit interrupter protection,
in compliance with the applicable electrical codes,
when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms
or near sinks.
H. California
WARNING: This product and the fuels used to
operate this product (liquid propane or natural
gas), and the products of combustion of such fuels, can
expose you to chemicals including benzene, which is
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Note: The following requirements reference various
Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this
document.
I. Requirements for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in
whole or in part for residential purposes, including those
owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the
side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7)
feet above nished grade in the area of the venting, in-
cluding but not limited to decks and porches, the following
requirements shall be satised:
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented
gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas tter
shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector
with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the oor
level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addi-
tion, the installing plumber or gas tter shall observe that
a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detec-
tor with an alarm is installed on each additional level of
the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall
horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the
responsibility of the property owner to secure the services
of qualied licensed professionals for the installation of
hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.
In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fu-
eled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic,
the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and
battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent
oor level.
In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can
not be met at the time of completion of installation, the
owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply
with the above requirements; provided, however, that dur-
ing said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon
monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
Inspection
The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizon-
tally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the
installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector ob-
serves carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed
in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1
through 4.
Exemptions
The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)
(a)1 through 4:
• The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment
Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition
of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and
• Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fu-
eled equipment installed in a room or structure separate
from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or
in part for residential purposes.
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
Gas Equipment Venting System Provided
When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting
system design or venting system components with the
equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer
for installation of the equipment and the venting system
shall include:
• Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting
system design or the venting system components; and
• A complete parts list for the venting system design or
venting system.
Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided
When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not pro-
vide the parts for venting the ue gases, but identies
“special venting systems”, the following requirements
shall be satised by the manufacturer:
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accor-
dance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA
720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certied.
Signage
A metal or plastic identication plate shall be permanent-
ly mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum
height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the
exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fu-
eled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read,
in print size no less than one-half (1/2) in. in size, “GAS
VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
• The referenced “special venting system” instructions
shall be included with the appliance or equipment in-
stallation instructions; and
• The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that sys-
tem shall include a parts list and detailed installation
instructions.
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equip-
ment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting
instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall
remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion
of the installation.
See Gas Connection section for additional Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements.
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Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Read all instruc-
tions before starting the installation.
Heat & Glo direct vent gas appliances are designed to
operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of
the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.
No additional outside air source is required.
Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations. Consult insurance carrier,
local building inspector, re ocials or authorities having
jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspection and
permits.
Before installing, determine the following:
• Where the appliance is to be installed.
• The vent system conguration to be used.
• Gas supply piping requirements.
• Provisions for optional heat management system.
• Electrical wiring requirements.
• Framing and nishing details.
• Whether optional accessories—devices such as a fan,
wall switch, or remote control—are desired.
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualied personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certied professionals.
B. Good Faith Wall Surface
FIREPLACE
OPENING
135°F
147°F
12 in.
6 in.
Figure 2.1 Good Faith Wall Surface Temperatures Above Appliance
NOTICE: Surface temperatures listed above are taken with
a temperature measuring probe as prescribed by the test
standard used for appliance certication. Temperatures
on walls or mantels taken with an infrared thermometer
may yield increased temperatures of up to 30 °F (17 °C) or
more depending on the thermometer settings and material
characteristics being measured. Use appropriate nishing
materials that are able to withstand these conditions. For
additional nishing guidelines, see Section 10.
TO CEILING
127°F
123°F
132°F
TOP EDGE OF THE OPENING
APPLIANCE FRONT
30 in.
24 in.
18 in.
MEASUREMENTS FROM
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
service technician, service agency or your dealer.
Before beginning the installation be sure that the following
tools and building supplies are available.
Hand Tools Tape measure
Level Framing material
Manometer Framing square
Voltmeter Electric drill and bits (1/4 in.)
Plumb line Safety glasses/Gloves
Wrenches Reciprocating saw
1/4 in. nut driver
Non-corrosive leak check solution
1/2 - 3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 Self-drilling screws
Caulking material (300 ºF minimum continuous exposure
rating)
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D. Inspect Appliance and Components
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Damaged parts
could impair safe operation. DO NOT install damaged, in-
complete or substitute components. Keep appliance dry.
WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Electric Shock!
DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Call a qualied service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and/or gas control which has been under water.
• Carefully remove the appliance and components from
the packaging.
• The vent system components and decorative barrier
fronts may be shipped in separate packages.
• If packaged separately, the log set and appliance grate
must be installed.
• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for,
and the warranty will be voided by, the following actions:
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent
system component.
• Modication of the appliance or vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Improper positioning of the logs/media (as applicable) or
the glass assembly.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.
IMPORTANT! This replace requires an installed decorative barrier front to prevent direct contact with the
hot viewing glass. DO NOT operate the replace with the barrier removed.
Decorative barrier front must be ordered at time of replace purchase. If decorative barrier front is not
present, contact dealer.
Note: See Section 10 for hearth, mantel and
nishing requirements.
A
D
Barrier Mesh: Integral to
Decorative Barrier Front
IMPORTANT! This replace requires an installed decorative barrier front to prevent direct contact with the
hot viewing glass. DO NOT operate the replace with the barrier removed.
Decorative barrier front must be ordered at time of replace purchase. If decorative barrier front is not
present, contact dealer.
Note: See Section 10 for hearth, mantel and
nishing requirements.
IMPORTANT! This replace requires an installed decorative barrier front to prevent direct contact with the
hot viewing glass. DO NOT operate the replace with the barrier removed.
Decorative barrier front must be ordered at time of replace purchase. If decorative barrier front is not
present, contact dealer.
Note: See Section 10 for hearth, mantel and
nishing requirements.
A
Y
B
F
SL-5-IFTHAL-32
SL-7-IFTHAL-36
SL-9-IFTHAL-42
Barrier Mesh: Integral to
Decorative Barrier Front
IMPORTANT! This replace requires an installed decorative barrier front to prevent direct contact with the
hot viewing glass. DO NOT operate the replace with the barrier removed.
Decorative barrier front must be ordered at time of replace purchase. If decorative barrier front is not
present, contact dealer.
Note: See Section 10 for hearth, mantel and
nishing requirements.
Barrier Mesh: Integral to
Decorative Barrier Front
IMPORTANT! This replace requires an installed decorative barrier front to prevent direct contact with the
hot viewing glass. DO NOT operate the replace with the barrier removed.
Decorative barrier front must be ordered at time of replace purchase. If decorative barrier front is not
present, contact dealer.
Note: See Section 10 for hearth, mantel and
nishing requirements.
IMPORTANT! This replace requires an installed decorative barrier front to prevent direct contact with the
hot viewing glass. DO NOT operate the replace with the barrier removed.
Decorative barrier front must be ordered at time of replace purchase. If decorative barrier front is not
present, contact dealer.
Note: See Section 10 for hearth, mantel and
nishing requirements.
Barrier Mesh: Integral to
Decorative Barrier Front
When selecting a location for the appliance it is important
to consider the required clearances to walls and allow suf-
cient clearance for heat management systems venting.
See Figure 3.9 and Figure 3.10.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate
clearance around air openings and for service access.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trac and away from furniture and draperies.
NOTICE: Illustrations reect typical installations and are
FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Illustrations/diagrams
are not drawn to scale. Actual installation may vary due to
individual design preference.
SL-5/5LP-IFT and SL-7/7LP-IFT ONLY.
For reference, see Figure 4.21.
A
K
M
K
E
A
C
Refer to Section 10 for mantel and wall
projection information.
Consider the mantel or cabinet system to be
installed and comply with the necessary
requirements for elevated hearth. Refer to
instructions included with cabinet system.
* Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as sheetrock)
** Add 12 inches when rear venting with one 90º elbow.
*** When using combustible ooring materials, such as carpeting and padding, the combustible ooring material must not extend
higher than one inch from the base of the appliance when the appliance is mounted at oor level.
SL-5-IFT = 42-3/4 IN.
SL-7-IFT = 46-1/4 IN.
SL-9- IFT = 48-1/4 IN.
____
B*
A
= REQUIRED MINIMUM OFF TOP = 0 IN.
3 IN. MIN.
* NOTE: If overhang “A” is less than 2 inches, clearance from
top of termination cap to bottom of overhang “B” MUST be a
minimum of 4 inches. If “A” is two inches or greater, see Figure
4.5, “Minimum Clearances for Termination.
C. Constructing the Appliance Chase
NOTICE: Install appliance on hard metal or wood surfaces
extending full width and depth. DO NOT install directly on
carpeting, vinyl, or any combustible material other than
wood.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Maintain specied air space
clearances to appliance and vent pipe:
• Insulation and other materials must be secured to prevent
accidental contact.
• The chase must be properly blocked to prevent blown
insulation or other combustibles from entering and
making contact with replace or chimney.
• Failure to maintain airspace may cause overheating and
a re.
A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the
gas appliance and/or its vent system. In cooler climates
the vent should be enclosed inside the chase.
NOTICE: Treatment of ceiling restops and wall shield
restops and construction of the chase may vary with the
type of building. These instructions are not substitutes
for the requirements of local building codes. Therefore,
you MUST check local building codes to determine the
requirements to these steps.
NOTICE: Where required by code, install only sprinkler
heads with a sprinkler activation temperature classied
as Extra High.
• Sprinklers inside of chase: Keep sprinkler head away
from vent and chimney.
• Heat Management applications: Maintain 36 inches of
clearance to openings from which heat is discharged
such as convection slots, passive heat registers, heat
zone registers, etc. Refer to Section 6.B for Heat
Management options allowed for this appliance.
Chases should be constructed and insulated in the same
manner as the thermal envelope of the home based on
the code requirements for that climate zone to prevent air
leakage and draft problems. The chase is an extension of
the building thermal envelope.
To further prevent drafts and air leakage, the wall shield
and ceiling restops should be sealed with caulk with
a minimum of 300 ºF continuous exposure rating to
seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should
be sealed with caulk with a minimum of 300 ºF continu-
ous exposure rating or stued with unfaced insulation. If the
appliance is being installed on a cement surface, a layer of
plywood may be placed underneath to prevent conducting
cold up into the room.
Minimum height requirements for an exterior chase on a top-
vented appliance are shown in Figure 3.11. Reference Fig-
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation. This appli-
ance requires a separate vent. DO NOT vent to a pipe
serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
This appliance is approved for use with Hearth & Home
Technologies DVP or SLP venting systems. Refer to Sec-
tion 12.A for vent component information and dimensions.
Only use listed decorative termination caps/shrouds with
Hearth & Home Technologies approved venting systems.
DO NOT mix pipe, ttings or joining methods from dier-
ent manufacturers.
The pipe is tested to be run inside an enclosed wall.
There is no requirement for inspection openings at each
joint within the wall.
Approved Pipe - Flex
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation. This appli-
ance requires a separate vent. DO NOT vent to a pipe
serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
This appliance is approved for use with Hearth & Home
Technologies SLP-FLEX (6-5/8 in.) and SLP-FLEX7 (7
inch) venting systems.
DO NOT mix pipe, ttings or joining methods from dier-
ent manufacturers. SLP-FLEX and SLP-FLEX7
venting cannot be interchanged.
SLP-FLEX (6-5/8 Inch): venting may be used in any
venting conguration shown in the venting tables pro-
vided that the horizontal vent length is reduced by 25%.
SLP-FLEX7 (7 Inch-Canada Only): venting requires
adapter collars to transition from the 6-5/8 in. appliance
starting collar and to the 6-5/8” termination cap. Refer to
installation instructions included with the SLP-FLEX7 col-
lar adapter (SLP-FLEX7-A). SLP-FLEX7 Series venting
is approved for use in Canada only.
SL-9 (NG and Propane) is not approved for use with
SLP-FLEX7 venting.
The pipe is tested to be run inside an enclosed wall.
There is no requirement for inspection openings at each
joint within the wall.
B. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as
specied.
• DO NOT pack air space with insulation or other
materials.
Failure to keep insulation or other materials away
from vent pipe could cause overheating and re.
OVERHANG
2 FT.
MIN.
GAS DIRECT VENT
TERMINATION CAP
Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft
Flat to 6/12...........................................................1.0*
Over 6/12 to 7/12 .................................................1.25*
Over 7/12 to 8/12 .................................................1.5*
Over 8/12 to 9/12 .................................................2.0*
Over 9/12 to 10/12 ...............................................2.5*
Over 10/12 to 11/12 .............................................3.25
Over 11/12 to 12/12 .............................................4.0
Over 12/12 to 14/12 .............................................5.0
Over 14/12 to 16/12 .............................................6.0
Over 16/12 to 18/12 .............................................7.0
Over 18/12 to 20/12 .............................................7.5
Over 20/12 to 21/12 .............................................8.0
* H minimum may vary depending on regional snowfall.
Refer to local codes.
Figure 4.1 Minimum Height From Roof to Lowest Discharge
Opening
20 INCHES MIN.
LOWEST
DISCHARGE
OPENING
H (MIN.) - MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF
TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING
* If using decorative cap cover(s), this distance may need to be increased.
Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the decorative cap cover.
** If two gas terminations are present, they may be level (B = 0 inches)
provided A is a minimum of 6 inches.
OVERHANG
C
WALL
E
Figure 4.2 Staggered Termination Caps
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! Termination caps are HOT,
consider proximity to doors, trac areas or where people
may pass or gather (sidewalk, deck, patio, etc.). Listed
cap shields available. Contact your dealer.
• Local codes or regulations may require different
clearances.
• Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility
for the improper performance of the appliance when the
venting system does not meet these requirements.
• Vinyl protection kits are suggested for use with vinyl siding.
• Measure horizontal and vertical termination cap clearances
as noted in Figure 4.3 and Figure 4.4.
H=Measure Horizontal Distances from H
V=Measure Vertical Distances from V
V
CLEARANCE
V
= 6 IN.
H
H
C and E dimensions are dened in Figure 4.5.
Figure 4.4 Measure Horizontal and Vertical Termination
Clearance to Trapezoid Portion of Cap
U.S.A. Installations: In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.
Canadian Installations: In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
U.S.A.CANADA
Aclearance above grade,veranda, porch, deck, balcony or roof.12 in. (305 mm)12 in. (305 mm)
K
V
Bclearance to window or door that may be opened, or to permanently closed window
9 in min.
(229 mm min.)
12 in. min.
(305 mm min.)
clearance below unventilated sot18 in. (457 mm)18 in. (457 mm)
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clearance below ventilated sot18 in. (457 mm)18 in. (457 mm)
clearance below any vinyl sots and electrical service 30 in. (762 mm)30 in. (762 mm)
Dclearance to outside corner6 in. (152 mm)6 in. (152 mm)
Eclearance to inside corner6 in. (152 mm)6 in. (152 mm)
3 ft (914 mm)
within a height 15
ft (4.5 m) above
the meter/regula-
tor assembly
Fclearance to each side of center line extended above gas meter/regulator assembly
Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and
the requirements of
the gas supplier.
Gclearance to gas service regulator vent outlet3 ft (914 mm)3 ft (914 mm)
clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to
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any other appliance termination (mechanical or non-mechanical)
9 in min.
(229 mm min.)
12 in. min.
(305 mm min.)
clearance to a mechanical (powered) air supply inlet
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***(All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a horizontal termination cap must be
3 ft (914 mm)***6 ft (1.8 m)
a minimum of 3 feet below termination.)
On public property: clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway.
7 ft (2.1 m)7 ft (2.1 m)**
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**(A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings
and serves both dwellings.)
clearance from sides of electrical service6 in. (152 mm)6 in. (152 mm)
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Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access to the electrical service.
clearance above electrical service12 in. (305 mm)12 in. (305 mm)
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Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access to the electrical service.
clearance under veranda, porch, deck, balcony or overhang
*(Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of
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two sides beneath the oor.)
vinyl or composite overhang42 in. (1.1 m)42 in. (1.1 m)
Diagonal runs have both vertical and horizontal vent as-
pects when calculating the eects. Use the rise for the
vertical aspect and the run for the horizontal aspect. See
Figure 4.6.
Two 45º elbows may be used in place of one 90º elbow.
On 45º runs, one foot of diagonal is equal to 8-1/2 inch
(216 mm) horizontal run and 8-1/2 inch (216 mm) vertical
run. A length of straight pipe is allowed between two 45º
elbows. See Figure 4.6.
Figure 4.7 shows the vertical and horizontal osets for
DVP or SLP elbows.
Y
X
VERTICAL
RISE
SLP
Pipe
EFFECTIVE
LENGTH
RUN
HORIZONTAL
Eective LengthRise/Run
InchesMillimetersInchesMillimeters
SLP441022-3/470
SLP661524-1/4108
SLP12123058-1/2216
SLP242461017432
SLP363691425-1/2648
SLP4848121934864
SLP6A3 to 676 to 152
SLP12A3 to 1276 to 305
2-1/8-4-1/454-108
2-1/8-8-1/254-216
Vent
Type
Inches MillimetersInchesMillimeters
XY
DVP6-5/816816-1/2419
SLP5-1/413311-3/8289
X
X
Vent Type
InchesMillimeters
DVP16-1/4413
SLP11-1/4286
Figure 4.7 Vertical and Horizontal Oset for DVP and SLP Elbows
The ex vent must be supported with the spacing between
support intervals not exceeding 4 feet, with no more than
1/2 inch sag between supports.
A support is required at each change in venting direction,
and in any location where it is necessary to maintain the
necessary clearance to combustibles. A simple “up and
out” installation (Figure 4.8) requires only enough support
to maintain the necessary clearance to combustibles.
However, the vent attachment point and the restop loca-